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How far is it from town to the cruise ship dock? Is it walkable for someone who routinely walks 4-5 miles a few times a week?

Would Quantum of the Seas fall into the big ship class?

The cost of a couple's massage went UP by $40 for our Alaska cruise for 2024.

I checked RCI this morning and our sailing does appear with available cabins; it wasn't there yesterday for some reason...maybe a website issue. We do have traditional, so it's good to know we can make those arrangements. Thanks.

Our group four Alaska 2024 may grow by one more couple who would have to book outside of Royal Caribbean (RCI doesn't list that sailing on their website any longer - I presume due to no vacancies). Cruise.com does have cabins available so these folks may book through them. My question is, can I have RCI link their booking, made though Cruise.com, with the rest of our travel party's bookings made directly with RCI so that we can all be seated together in the MDR? Thanks.

I booked ours on August 17, 2023 for our July 2024 Alaska cruise. I checked back in a month to see if fares had changed and they went up about 50%!...

I'm wondering if our group of ten travelers with linked bookings will be seated at a table of our own for evening meals in the Master Dining Room, or if we'll be seated at a larger table with others? One of the hidden jewels of cruising can be meeting and getting to know other people at dinner; the wife and I have enjoyed this on a couple of cruises of our own. With a group of ten, what are the chances that we'll be able to share a table with strangers? Thanks.

Ocean of the Seas

Easy-peasy. Thanks!

How long of a walk was this mileage-wise?

Thanks rcihart, that is most helpful.

Thanks for your response. We do live about 5 hours from Atlanta. I will check with the hotel we've reserved to see if they offer long term parking and a shuttle, that would be ideal! The ATL website wasn't very helpful to me, but perhaps I'm just not looking in the right places. I'll shop around for other parking options. Again, thanks!

Hi All- Not sure where to post this thread, but since we're flying from Atlanta to Seattle to catch the Quantum of the Seas, I put it here. I've never driven to this airport, so I need some advice. I'll be driving four of us to the airport for a 7:00 AM Alaska Airlines flight. We're staying the previous night in a hotel near the airport. I plan to drop off my passengers and out luggage, then park my car. With all that, when should I plan to arrive at the airport to ensure we make the 7:00 AM flight (we all have the TSA PreCheck)? I'm thinking 5:00 AM, is this early enough? We'll all some bags to be checked in, but not too many...I hope! Which long term (10 days) parking lots are within easy walking distance to the terminal? Which offer a shuttle? Thanks much!

Hi All You Experienced Alaska Cruisers! We're doing our first Alaskan cruise next year and will be in Sitka from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM. We're kind of excursion-poor so we're looking for things to do and see on our own while there. So, what would you recommend for us? We tend to be rather active, enjoying walking, hiking, and cycling. Thanks.

Not just cruise lines. I checked the current cost of a flight to Seattle versus what I booked in early August and the airfare increased 80% for the exact same flight and seat class. And now the price of diesel fuel is starting to climb back up again...😡

Just out of curiosity I looked at cabins on the cruise we've booked next year on Quantum of the Seas. For the same class cabin, just two doors down from the one we booked, the cost is 60% higher!

So we tested the Vortex Diamondback 15X56 and the Vortex Viper 10X42 binoculars over the weekend. Then we stopped by a local outfitters and compared the Vortex Viper to a Zeiss Terra ED 10x42 - Zeiss hands down had the much brighter and clearer image. So I returned both Vortex sets and ordered a pair of orange and black Zeiss Terra ED 10x42...why orange and black you ask? Because they were about $115 cheaper than the solid black or green models. Plus my wife wants a pair of her of the same make/model, but wants the black or green; now we won't have to argue about which pair belongs to who!

Is that real money or RCCL money?

Did the UDP once on Wonder this past February, never again...too constrained and too much hassle trying to make reservations for each night of the cruise. In the future, we'll stick with MDR, Windjammer, or take in a Specialty Joint at our convenience...

I just ordered a pair of the Vortex Viper 10X42s to compare to the 15x56. The 10X42 has the same dimensions as the Viper 8X42 and is 0.4 ounces heavier. If she likes the 10X42, I may keep them for the wife. If I like them, I may return the 15X56 and buy a second pair of the 10X42.

Well, I spent $330 on the Vortex Diamondback 15X56 binoculars. I played around just a little with them last week, but will give them a good try when we go camping over Labor Day. I have until 9/19 to return them. Main use will viewing wildlife or landscape features from a distance. I plan to take a monopod with me on the ship. I have a pair of 10X42 Bushnell, but I'd like something with a bit more power. I'll know more after camping in a couple of weeks. Thanks.

Our Quantum of the Seas itinerary includes Victoria from 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM in early July, 2024. We are very interested in Butchart. Assuming we can get to the gardens by 6:00 PM and have to leave at 9:00 PM to return to the ship, and considering that the sun sets at 10:0 PM, would it be worthwhile? Thanks.

Would CLEAR membership help with the lines?

Just booked Alaska Airlines roundtrip Atlanta to Seattle. Return flight leaves SEA-TAC at 10:30 AM. We're getting TSA PreCheck. Here's praying all goes well with the return flight on Monday, 7/8/2024!

Nah, I am not sure. But that's why I ordered them so far ahead of the cruise; I want to test them out an see if they're what I want. It's pretty easy to return them if I don't like them and I have plenty of time to select another pair. Thanks much for feedback.